Monday, August 4, 2008

More random pics of Iraq

Me showing off my sweet modeling skills......note the sweet mustash
Me and my buddy Boyd. Give me a big smoocharoo
Me and my buddy Bautista before my promotion cerimony
Our 1st Sgt pinning on my new rank, he had a hard time cutting my old rank off it was fused to my hat.
Here he is making sure my new rank stays on with his fist, how thoughtful. It has been a long time coming. I cant wait to see you all soon. I love a miss you very much. I hope you all are doing well and know that I am doing well also. This will all soon be over, all my love Mark Jr

5 comments:

Becky and Ethan+4 said...

Congrats on your rank. Can't wait to see you, when is your year officially up??

Sarah and Val said...

Yes, Congratulations on your rank advancement. Are you a Tenderfoot or First Class? Didn't they turn you upside down to pin on your new rank? I guess they don't know the Scout Law.

Mark & Victoria said...

The timeline as of yesterday puts us back in vegas around the 22nd of september

Becky and Ethan+4 said...

So you will be at Knotts this year?? Wow looks like you're making the best of your situation there!

Leah said...

Markie, I know I've said this before but we are so proud of you!! I cannot imagine the heartache this kind of sacrifice causes! We are so impressed that you are willing to go out there and serve your country and do the job you've been assigned (though extremely difficult)with out complaining. And all the while you keep up your great attitude and sense of humor which is very reassuring. Love you Mark! Thanks for the post!